Clover Search Works ยท 1 week ago
Conservation Northwest Executive Director
Seattle, Washington, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $180K/yrClover Search Works is partnering with Conservation Northwest to find an experienced Executive Director who will lead the organization's conservation efforts in the Pacific Northwest. The role involves strategic leadership, fundraising, advocacy, and building partnerships to advance the mission of protecting wildlands and wildlife in the region.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Set organizational strategy and direction: Shape the next generation of Conservation Northwest's strategy and significant tactics for the years ahead, building on our foundation while charting bold new directions for conservation impact in the region
Cultivate and steward major donors: Develop relationships with major donors, secure gifts up to seven-figures, manage foundation and institutional giving, build corporate partnerships, and lead multi-channel fundraising campaigns and donor engagement events
Advance excellence in governance: Support best practices in board governance, actively participate in board recruitment, orientation, and professional development, and strengthen board engagement to ensure effective strategic oversight and fiduciary stewardship
Ensure financial viability and performance: Oversee budget creation, fiscal management, and compliance with audit standards; maintain financial oversight and transparency
Provide strategic leadership for program execution: Guide implementation of key conservation initiatives in partnership with staff, board, and key stakeholders
Steward a healthy internal culture: Model and support a culture of boldness, pragmatism, collaboration, reflective self-scrutiny, openness to feedback and growth, and respect for staff autonomy
Build and empower talented staff: Foster a values-driven, inclusive organizational culture; lead talent development and performance management; cultivate excellence across distributed and remote teams; support staff growth and high performance standards
Advance policy and legislative influence: Participate actively in Conservation Northwest's policy advocacy efforts, engaging elected leaders and government agencies in advancing science-based conservation priorities for Washington State and British Columbia
Lead strategic partnerships: Represent Conservation Northwest in key relationships throughout Washington and the British Columbia Rockies, including partnerships with tribes, foundations, government agencies, legislators, and media, through regular travel and engagement across the Pacific Northwest
Qualification
Required
Proven leadership experience in complex nonprofit environments
Strong track record of strategic leadership across different organizational contexts
Deep knowledge of ecological principles, current conservation science, and land management strategies
Meaningful experience or connections in the Pacific Northwest conservation landscape
Genuine commitment to residing in Washington State
Experience and success building partnerships across diverse constituencies, including nonprofits, government, tribes, private landowners, and communities
Cultivated major donor relationships, securing institutional grants, and managing diversified fundraising efforts
Skilled in developing compelling organizational strategies and executing on ambitious plans
Foster inclusive organizational culture and engage Tribal communities in conservation work
Strong written, oral, and public speaking skills; ability to articulate complex conservation concepts to diverse audiences
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
An employer-matched retirement savings plan
Generous paid time off
Professional development funding to support continuous growth
Consideration in our professional development and sabbatical leave program after extended tenure
Company
Clover Search Works
Clover Search Works provides a full range of search and leadership transition services for nonprofit organizations of all shapes and sizes.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Emily Anthony
Co-Founder
Julie Edsforth
Co-Founder and Lead Search Consultant
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